unbelievers

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (NIV) Matthew 9:36-38

Jesus saw that the people were helpless. . . His heart went out to them. . . and as a result, He took action! Hundreds of thousands of people needed to know the Savior, so He sent His followers to go out to the people and share about the Kingdom of God. Jesus’ disciples were “His feet” going out to share the Good News, “His hands” ministering and healing the people, and “His mouth” telling others about Him. They may have been few in number, but they had a radical impact on the world!

Today, we are called to be “Jesus’ feet” going out into the world to share the Good News that God loves men, women, and children. . . and He wants to have a relationship with them. We are called to be “Jesus hands” ministering, serving and spiritually healing those who are hurting. And we are called to be “Jesus’ mouth”, having a ready answer on the tip of our tongue as to why we have hope for the future.

Who around you needs a relationship with God? Are you being God’s feet and going to them? Are you being His hands and reaching out, listening, empathizing with them, and developing a relationship? And are you being Jesus’ mouth, sharing the most important message of all time. . . that Jesus Christ died to pay the price for the sins of all men and women?

We may be few in number, but we can have a radical impact now and in eternity!

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” . . . But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (NIV) Acts 1:4-5, 8

Jesus had died. . . 3 days later He rose from the dead and appeared many times . . . once to as many as 500 followers. And He promised to send them a gift from His Father. That gift was the Holy Spirit. Jesus related the receiving of the power with being witnesses to all mankind.

The only hope that we have to evangelize our world is through God’s power. And with that power, comes the responsibility of being a witness to what God has done through Jesus. . .and a witness to what God has done in and through your life.

When was the last time that you shared with a “Pre-Christian” the story of what God has done in your life? You may say, “But I’m not an evangelist!” Neither were those who Jesus addressed in Acts 1!

Take a moment now and list 3 people that you know who do not have a relationship with Christ.

Pray that God’s Spirit will prepare those individual’s hearts and minds so that they will be ready to clearly understand who Christ is and what He has done for mankind (John 15:26). And pray that God will continue to give you opportunities to build your relationship with those individuals and that you will act on those opportunities.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV) Romans 6:23

Who do you know that needs a relationship with Jesus Christ? Look around you. . . work through your daily schedule. . . who do you know that is empty inside and needs what only God can provide, a Savior? Don’t wait for an evangelistic event to begin praying for different individuals who need a relationship with God! You can start praying for that individual right now!

Who do you know that needs to know Jesus? Whose name is God placing in your mind right now? Do you have a list of individuals who you regularly are praying that God will move in their lives? How do you pray for them? Are you watching for opportunities to share how God has changed your life? Don’t wait. . . begin praying today for friends, family members, leaders, teachers, co-workers, bosses, neighbors, etc. who will live more fulfilling lives with a relationship with Jesus Christ.